The Poison Tea Party

Episode 19: The Dyatlov Pass Incident

In early February of 1959, 5 hikers bodies were discovered in Russia's frigid Ural Mountains. Investigators chalked it up to a severe case of hypothermia. But 2 months later when the remaining 4 hikers' bodies were uncovered, the investigators could no longer claim hypothermia to be the reason for their demise. Pour yourself a cup and join us as we try to uncover the mind-blowing mystery of The Dyatlov Pass Incident.  

Episode 18: A Very Poisoned Christmas

Ho Ho Ho!! Merry Christmas!? Happy Haunaka!? -How about Happy Holidays? ....or is it? Grab a teacup and take a seat. We are pulling Christmas apart and taking a real hard look at all the classic traditions, that, at first glance, look innocent enough, but if you dig into the depths of history, it turns out these traditions are a whole lot darker than you ever realized. Janet hosts this jolly old festive episode! Join us for 'A Very Poisoned Christmas'. 

Episode 17 - Happy New Year?

Join us on a boisterous countdown to chaos as Trass navigates through the histories of New Year's past.

Episode 16 - Hollywood's Cursed Films

Nothing compares to the magic of the movies. Think about your favorite film as a child and you're instantly taken back to a world of wonder. But did you know that some Hollywood movies harbor hidden secrets? There are even some films that are so evil, they are known by those who worked on the sets to be CURSED. Join us as we dissect some of the disturbing theories behind Hollywood's Cursed Films. 

Episode 15: Native American Folklore

Join us as Trass takes us on an unsettling adventure into the dark history of some of the most strange and terrifying creatures of Native American Folklore.

Episode 14: The Villisca Ax Murders

On June 10th 1912 in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, a gruesome crime took place. 8 people were savagely bludgeoned to death with an ax as they slept. Join us as we try to uncover the killer in the infamous case of The Villisca Ax Murders. 

Episode 13 - Tell Me A Story

This is an episode that's near and dear to our cold black hearts. It's the LISTENER SUBMISSION episode. Come join us at the Poison Tea Party as we tell you a collection of spine-chilling tales submitted by our audience that are sure to keep you up at night. 

Episode 12 - Dolls Are Creepy AF

Dolls are meant to be companions for children as a way to ignite imagination and teach them how to care for family. But what happens when that doll suddenly takes on a mind of it's own? And even worse, what happens if the doll is EVIL? Come along as we attempt to discover what makes us so creeped out by dolls. Is it all in our head or is there really something lurking behind that plastic smile?  

Episode 11 - Check Your Kids Candy: The History of Trick or Treat

Trick or Treating is a Halloween tradition going back hundreds of years and it's reason and meaning has evolved over time. Come with us on a troubling journey as we dive deep into this long standing tradition and discover all the dark reasons Trick or Treating gets a bad wrap. Don't forget to check your kids candy this Halloween season. This is the real history behind Trick or Treating. 

Episode 10: The Devil Tree

In Bernard's Township, New Jersey sits a diabolic oak tree called the Devil Tree. And in Port St. Lucie, Florida, there's another. What is it about these trees that give them their wicked nicknames? Are they truly demonic or are they just cursed by the local folklore that gave them their devilish names? Join us as we have a little chat about The Devil Tree.